Trump leverages Defense Production Act to speed munition output

TL;DR
Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to push faster munition production as he seeks a $350 billion defense funding package to replenish stockpiles depleted in the Iran conflict, while officials and lawmakers debate shortages and funding legitimacy.
Topics:nationpolitics#defense-production-act#defense-spending#iran-war#munition-stockpiles#politics#trump
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- Pentagon aims to sidestep potential 'collusion' through Defense Production Act: Senior official Breaking Defense
- Trump Taps Defense Act to Boost Stockpiles Worn by Iran War Bloomberg.com
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